Notes on getting
published young.
Research methodology, publication strategy, and admissions intelligence, written by the mentors and Fellows who use it.
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Real Papers Published by High School Students
Actual peer-reviewed papers written by high schoolers, by field, so you can see the standard the work is held to.
How to Start a Research Project in High School
Step-by-step guide to starting your first research project as a high school student. From choosing a topic to finding a mentor to writing your first paper…
ISEF 2027: How to Qualify, Compete, and Win
Complete guide to qualifying for ISEF 2027. Timeline, eligibility, what judges look for, and how YRI Fellowship students became qualifiers.
How to Get a Strong Letter of Recommendation for Research
A research mentor's letter of recommendation can transform your college application. Learn how to earn one, what makes it powerful…
Aditya Singla Wins Best Oral Presentation at IEEE Tokyo
Cupertino High School student Aditya Singla won the Best Oral Presentation award at IEEE AAIML 2026 in Tokyo for his research on neural network-based anomaly…
AI & Machine Learning High School Research Programs (2026)
Complete guide to AI and machine learning research programs for high school students. Find the best AI research opportunities, project ideas, tools…
How a 9th Grader Won 1st Place at His Science Fair
Avyay Gupta had zero research background. Within months, he built AI models predicting respiratory disease risk using genetic and pollution data—and won 1st…
Best High School Research Programs Ranked (2026)
Comprehensive ranking of the best research programs for high school students in 2026. Compare RSI, SIMR, YRI Fellowship, Polygence, Pioneer and more by cost…
Best Online High School Research Programs (2026 Ranked)
Complete ranking of online research programs for high schoolers. Compare YRI Fellowship, Polygence, Pioneer Academics, Lumiere, Horizon and more by cost…
Reading about research is not a credential. Publishing it is.
Ten weeks with a PhD mentor, an original paper submitted to venues such as IEEE and Springer, and support until it is published. 87% of Fellows publish.